GriefShare Grief Recovery Program (Tue. Mar 31, 2015 6:30 pm)

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GriefShare is a special grief recovery seminar and support group built around three components: video seminar, a support group and a workbook. This program provides tools to guide participants in sorting through their thoughts and emotions and in learning what the Bible says about grief-related topics. All three components are essential for promoting healing.

Grief is the cost of loving someone. It is inevitable that during such a loss we wouldbe deeply impacted, shocked or wounded by it. Grief is the maner in which we work through this loss. Grief recovery is not just simply feeling better but the ability to find joy in life again. It is to treasure thememory of loved ones, to miss them and to live better because of the time in your life that you spent with them.

These words are about more than just 'issues'. They are about people who are struggling with problems that sermons and Bible studies alone won't solve. There is a way the church can help the hurting move beyond thier wounds to experience the healing and liberty of Jesus Christ through Celebrate Recovery!

The Christian Center is known for its positive environment and quality baseball and softball programs. Each participant in our program not only is taught solid fundamentals but is exposed regularly to the life-changing message of Jesus Christ!

The season consists of 14 games in addition to practices scheduled by the coach. Practices begin mid April, with games beginning May 9 and running through mid July.

Registration begins February 14th and continues until leagues fill up. Register at The Christian Center. Get a discounted fee if you register by March 17. Don't wait to register--space is limited!

Interested in coaching?? Coaches are needed! A great way to have fun and serve the kids of our community!

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When your life on earth is over, will you be at peace or turmoil? It's YOUR decision! Come spend your Wednesday with us as we present to you a special Easter dramatization on the later life of Jesus while here on earth.

The Living Last Supper (Wed. Apr 1, 2015 7:00 pm)

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You are invited to the Living Last Supper.See the world-famous painting depicted in real life. Learn about the men who are at this Holy supper. Experience the emotion and tension of this fateful night. Hear special music to set the mood. Experience the Lord's Supper in Holy Communion (open to all baptized believers). Prepare your heart and mind for the joy of Easter.

What went through the minds of the disciples at the moment in the upper room when Jesus tells them someone will betray him. In a special Maundy Thursday drama "Am I the One?" 13 men take on the roles of Jesus and the disciples, fully and authentically costumed giving powerful portrayals. You will hear the disciples reveal their inspiring stories and wrangle with who will betray Jesus, asking "Is it I?"

The drama will occur at both 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Life Center.

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DivorceCare is a 13-week Bible based DVDs and support group series to help heal and give hope from the pain of separation and/or divorce. Light dinner and snacks offered. Male and female facilitators. A safe place to share. No cost. Can join at any time.

If you have children ages to 12, we are offering DC4K (Divorce Care for kids). It's a great program to help them heal and understand. As a parent, you will be able to share with them as you learn too. Information is in the parent book to follow what your child is learning.

Join us at Grace Church in Morton. Call Linda or Grace Church with questions. If bringing children, please call ahead so we can have the materials ready! Thanks!

Community Bible Study is an interdenominational, 30 week Bible study for men and women of all ages and all levels of scripture knowledge. It is composed of individual study at home, small group discussions, effective teaching, and fellowship.

This year's study focuses on the gospel of Mark (18 weeks) and Christian Living as discribed in Philemon, Jude and 1st, 2nd & 3rd John.

Class meets on Thursday evenings, starting September 4th through May 7, 2015.

What went through the minds of the disciples at the moment in the upper room when Jesus tells them someone will betray him. In a special Maundy Thursday drama "Am I the One?" 13 men take on the roles of Jesus and the disciples, fully and authentically costumed giving powerful portrayals. You will hear the disciples reveal their inspiring stories and wrangle with who will betray Jesus, asking "Is it I?"

The drama will occur at both 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Life Center.

Building Better Moms (Fri. Apr 3, 2015 9:30 am - 11:15 am)

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This group meets the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month from 9:30 - 11:15 a.m. beginning September 5, 2014 and ending in May, 2015. They strive to build a community of moms who learn, grow and serve together. Meetings consist of food and fellowship, speakers, and group discussion.

The sixth annual “What’s So Good About Good Friday?” art show focuses on area artists’ reflections on Good Friday and their Christian faith. The exhibit coincides with Downtown Bloomington’s First Friday events and the show is organized by Art Circle of Bloomington-Normal in conjunction with Second Presbyterian Church.

The artists will be at a reception with refreshments from 5 to 7 p.m. The art will be on display through Monday, April 6. Second Presbyterian’s solemn Good Friday worship service at 7:30 p.m. follows the artists’ reception. The compelling Good Friday service features scripture reading with diminishing light, art and music until the sanctuary is dark and quiet.

“Artists often create works specifically for this show because it is a special opportunity to express their Christian faith through art,” Angel Ambrose, one of the leaders of Art Circle, said. “People who come to the exhibit find it a spiritually uplifting experience.”

The “What’s So Good About Good Friday?” show began six years ago when Downtown Bloomington’s First Friday art activities also coincided with Good Friday. Since then, the Good Friday exhibit at Second Presbyterian has grown with more artists. Last year, more than 1,000 people attended the show. The Good Friday exhibit features art by Art Circle of Bloomington-Normal members, Second Presbyterian Church members, local artists from many Christian churches, and students from several schools including Calvary Christian Academy in Normal.

Good Friday afternoon service (Fri. Apr 3, 2015 1:10 pm)

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Trinity Lutheran Church will host a Good Friday afternoon service at 1:10 p.m. The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated. Associate Pastor Aaron D. Schnelle will deliver the Good Friday message.

Celebrate Recovery (Fri. Apr 3, 2015 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm)

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The road to recovery is not meant to be traveled alone. Learn to walk with Jesus and with a church family. Experience Celebrate Recovery where you don’t have to journey alone.

Hundreds have experienced this powerful program to become free from life’s hurts and habits. By working through recovery principles found in the teachings of Jesus, you can and will change! Begin to experience true peace and you will no longer rely on dysfunctional, compulsive, or addictive behaviors as a temporary “fix” for your pain.

The Christian Center is known for its positive environment and quality baseball and softball programs. Each participant in our program not only is taught solid fundamentals but is exposed regularly to the life-changing message of Jesus Christ!

The season consists of 14 games in addition to practices scheduled by the coach. Practices begin mid April, with games beginning May 9 and running through mid July.

Registration begins February 14th and continues until leagues fill up. Register at The Christian Center. Get a discounted fee if you register by March 17. Don't wait to register--space is limited!

Interested in coaching?? Coaches are needed! A great way to have fun and serve the kids of our community!

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Join us for a day that celebrates students' accomplishments in research. For over a decade, Illinois State University has invited Illinois high school students to showcase their research projects at our annual symposium.

The event is free and open to the public. This event is part of the Illinois Spark! Festival, a week-long celebration of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) as rich dimensions of everyday life and culture in central Illinois.

Spirit and Truth Ministries is having their annual Easter Egg hunt along with a FREE clothing drive. There will be FREE pony rides, a FREE inflatable slide, FREE games and prizes, concessions, and 21 different area vendors selling their items. A fun-filled, family event.

Community Easter Egg Hunt (Sat. Apr 4, 2015 10:30 am)

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Please join us for a free community Easter Egg Hunt at Mossville United Methodist Church for 6th graders and under. There will be prize eggs and light snacks and refreshments afterwards. Grab your basket and come on out!

Living Last Supper (Sat. Apr 4, 2015 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm)

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Church of the Lewistown presents a live re-enactment of Leonardo Da Vinci’s painting of the Last Supper, in which Jesus tells his disciples, “One of you will betray me.” The drama unfolds as each disciple asks, “Is it I?”